FAQ
Questions buyers, tenants and investors ask
Plain answers to get you started. Rules change, so always confirm the details with the official authorities or a qualified adviser.
Yes. Non-UAE nationals can buy freehold property in areas the government has designated for it, such as Dubai Marina, Downtown Dubai and Palm Jumeirah.
UAE Central Bank rules set minimum down payments. Expats usually need a larger deposit than UAE nationals, and more again for higher-value or second homes. Check the current rules with your bank.
Typically the Dubai Land Department transfer fee (around 4% of the price), an agent fee (often about 2%), mortgage registration and valuation fees if you borrow, and trustee office fees.
Ask for the RERA project number and the escrow account details, read the payment plan carefully, and look at the developer's past handover record.
Property above certain values can qualify you for a residence visa, including the long-term Golden Visa. The thresholds and conditions change, so confirm them with the official authorities.
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